Topic: Microsoft tells users to stop using strong passwords everywhere - page 3. (Read 5712 times)
I already do this. I have a few differnt ones on sites I'm unsure of and more complex variations for more important needs. When I go to an unimportant site I have an idea right away what the password would be based on it's importance to me and then I usually guess right after a couple tries. Best to write the unimportant ones down and put them someplace safe.
flash drive! no brain memory required. Only password I memorize is email in case I need it on the go. But ya, I'm not going to waste my time with a strong password for a site with no important info. I like how my school requires "strong" passwords, I'm so afraid that someone will get into my account and do my homework for me
Or lastpass. I haven't tried it personally but I've heard some VERY good things about it.
flash drive! no brain memory required. Only password I memorize is email in case I need it on the go. But ya, I'm not going to waste my time with a strong password for a site with no important info. I like how my school requires "strong" passwords, I'm so afraid that someone will get into my account and do my homework for me
Well how much "brain power" is really used in strong passwords? Personally, I have an algorithm that I use to memorize all my passwords. But if the algo is leaked somehow some of my passwords could be comprised. So that's risky, but then again, I don't waste any "brain power" lol.
They should tell users to spend 1 month or 2 in some memorization course, then no more need to worry about wasting brain hash power with passwords.
What about having one strong password for some kind of keychain (with proper backups) that would remember all of the very strong passwords for each site?
Most users believe their best password is strong while it is not. If they are allowed to use their weak passwords, it will be too weak. 
I have had this stance for long. Let's take places like random forums and semi-useful services that don't carry any financial risks or allow access to other places, is strong passwords really needed in those?
Users should use and reuse weak passwords for websites which don't hold valuable information, say researchers from Microsoft, overturning decades of accumulated wisdom on internet security.
By not having to worry about remembering complex unique passwords for every individual website, users can focus their efforts on recalling secure passwords for high-value sites like banking or e-commerce.
I don't see the "everywhere" from your title.
Another article for hits made by theguardian
By not having to worry about remembering complex unique passwords for every individual website, users can focus their efforts on recalling secure passwords for high-value sites like banking or e-commerce.
I don't see the "everywhere" from your title.
Another article for hits made by theguardian
Microsoft tells users to stop using strong passwords everywhere
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/16/microsoft-stop-using-strong-passwords-everywhere
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